Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triananus
ID:
169921

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 410 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169250



Common Names

  • Trianan Lupine
  • Mountain Lupine
  • Giant Lupine


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Description

Lupinus triananus (also called Triano's lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California, USA. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open places, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus triananus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus triananus has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus triananus is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly.

Where to Find Lupinus triananus

Lupinus triananus is native to Peru. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.

Lupinus triananus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus triananus?

Lupinus triananus

What is the common name of Lupinus triananus?

Subalpine lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus triananus?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States

Species in the Lupinus genus

Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,

Species in the Fabaceae family